Riccia fluitans

Riccia fluitans is a vibrant, bright green floating liverwort commonly used in freshwater aquascaping. It can be left floating to provide cover for fry and shrimp or tied down to mesh or rocks to create a dense foreground carpet.
Under strong lighting and CO₂ injection, Riccia grows rapidly and forms a thick, cushion-like carpet with intense green colour. It produces visible oxygen bubbles during photosynthesis, adding dynamic movement to planted aquariums.
This plant requires regular trimming when used as a carpet to prevent it from detaching and floating to the surface. It is ideal for nature-style aquascapes, shrimp tanks, and breeding setups where cover is beneficial.

Specifications
Scientific Name: Riccia fluitans
Type: Floating / carpet plant
Placement: Foreground or floating
Growth Rate: Fast
Height: 2 cm – 5 cm (carpet)
Light Requirement: Medium – high
CO₂ Requirement: Low – high (recommended for carpeting)
Difficulty Level: Easy – moderate
Propagation: Division
Water Temperature: 20 °C – 28 °C
pH Range: 5.5 – 7.5